London’s TENTH murder victim in 12 days identified as Nigerian MP’s ‘hero’ son who saved teen from rapist
The 26-year-old's father paid tribute to his son, describing him as 'quiet and hard-working'
THE 10th murder victim in the capital in 12 days has been named as the heroic son of a Nigerian MP.
Abraham Badru had been given an award for saving a woman from a rapist, but was shot dead near his family home in Hackney on Sunday night.
The 26-year-old's father paid tribute to his son, describing him as "quiet and hard-working".
Dolapo Badru, 62, of the Nigerian Assembly, : "A few years ago a girl was raped on the estate and Abraham fought them off. He went to court to testify against them and the police gave him an award."
The young man is said to have died with his mother by his side and witnesses said she collapsed in tears on the pavement.
One witness who lives near the scene described hearing "one shot and a cry of pain" before he saw the man lying on the ground.
He worked as a football coach after completing his Masters degree in 2015.
Cops were called to reports of a gunshot at about 11pm, and found him slumped on the pavement.
One neighbour said: "As soon as I heard the bang, I knew it was a gunshot. I'm ex-military and knew that couldn't be a firework.
"I went to my balcony and saw a man slumped over on the ground at the back of a car.
"There was just one shot and a cry of pain. No speeding scooter and no speeding car. I didn't see anyone make off.
"I'm trying to raise a child here but with the number of people carrying knives and guns it just isn't safe."
The ten to have been killed on London's streets in 12 days
- Lyndon Davis, 18: March 14
- Joseph Williams-Torres, 20: March 17
- Balbar Johal, 48: March 17
- Tyrone Silcott, 42: March 18
- Hersi Hersi, 36: March 18
- An unnamed man in his 40s: March 19
- Beniamin Pieknyi, 20: March 20
- Russell Jones, 23: March 24
- Julian Joseph, 26: March 24
- Abraham Badru, 26: March 25
Friends described Mr Badru as someone who was "making a life for himself" and "bubbly and outgoing".
They said he had volunteered with a Nigerian coaching charity and had a fiancee in Nigeria.
According to his LinkedIn profile he had previously worked as a sport development officer at Bristol Council and was due to coach an open trial in Charlton today.
Patrick Green, chief executive of knife-crime awareness charity the Ben Kinsella Trust, said a "crisis point" had been reached.
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Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, from Scotland Yard's murder squad, said: "We are appealing for information so we can establish the circumstances which led to a young man losing his life.
"Anyone with information who hasn't yet spoken with us should come forward without delay.
"Your call will be treated in the strictest confidence."
Last week Russell Jones, 23, died after being ambushed outside shops near Ponders End station in Enfield.
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